2027 Audit Summer Intern

Schneider Downs; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring program

Hybrid work model

Learning opportunities

CPA exam bonus

Professional development

Job summary

Schneider Downs in Columbus, OH is launching an Audit Summer Internship designed to expand your accounting knowledge and practical skills. You’ll work closely with our engagement teams on audits, reviews, and analytics, gaining hands-on experience in a supportive learning environment.

This hybrid program emphasizes quality, integrity, and professional development, with mentoring and opportunities to convert to full-time after graduation based on performance and business needs.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting.
• Anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and August 2028, with availability to begin full-time work between January 2028 and October 2028.
• A preferred overall GPA of 3.3 (3.0 minimum), or a combination of educational success and relevant work/volunteer experience.
• Plans to pursue minimum requirements for CPA eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial statement audits, reviews and compilations across various client industries.
• Review and document audit procedures over complex accounting areas.
• Research and analyze accounting and audit-related issues.
• Utilize data extraction, analytics, and visualization tools to provide insights to clients.
• Proactively interact with the engagement team to gather information, resolve problems and recommend business and process improvements.

Education

Accounting

Job description

Schneider Downs provides a caring culture that supports what matters most to emerging professionals, like yourself, including work-life flexibility, career growth, the chance to receive one-on-one mentoring, and learning opportunities meant to inspire your professional development. Experience all of these and more at Schneider Downs, where we’ve been providing accounting, tax, consulting, business advisory and wealth management services through our team of innovative thought leaders for over 65 years. Start building your career with people motivated to help you succeed—and enjoy more of what counts.

Our growing Audit & Assurance Services practice is looking for enthusiastic students to join our 2027 internship program. This is your chance to expand your knowledge, develop your skills and help organizations thrive!

As an Audit Summer Intern, you'll be an integral part of our engagement team, tackling a variety of projects that provide assurance on our clients' financial information. You'll thrive in a learning culture that values quality and integrity, supported by Schneider Downs professionals, and working directly with our clients.

We understand the importance of work-life balance. That’s why we’ve embraced a hybrid work model, allowing you to enjoy the flexibility of working from home as well as in the office. Our summer session runs from mid-May to mid-August, and while flexibility is at the core of our culture, we expect interns to be available during working hours – Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.

Learn more about what it’s like working at Schneider Downs here: https://tinyurl.com/yc3y3dpf

What You’ll Do

• Perform financial statement audits, reviews and compilations across various client industries
• Review and document audit procedures over complex accounting areas
• Research and analyze accounting and audit-related issues
• Utilize data extraction, analytics, and visualization tools to provide insights to clients
• Proactively interact with the engagement team to gather information, resolve problems and recommend business and process improvements

What You’ll Need

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting
• Anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and August 2028, with availability to begin full-time work between January 2028 and October 2028
• A preferred overall GPA of 3.3 (3.0 minimum), or a combination of educational success and relevant work/volunteer experience
• Plans to pursue minimum requirements for CPA eligibility

Our internship program is designed to provide meaningful work experiences while supporting our firm's growth. Successful interns are eligible for conversion into full-time employment after graduation, based on individual performance and department needs.

WHERE CULTURE COUNTS

At Schneider Downs, our culture is our identity. And it’s our culture of care that makes us unique. Even as we grow, we work hard to retain this culture to continuously promote a positive, supportive work environment through our core values: Care & Respect, Integrity, Be Great, Adaptive and We Not Me.

ENJOY MORE OF THE THINGS THAT MATTER MOST

• Competitive compensation
• Hybrid work models and work-life flexibility
• Learning environment with buddies, mentors and a focus on personal development
• Meaningful work experiences and multi-industry exposure
• Collaborative, supportive culture and community involvement
• Flex Fridays and office closures for summer and winter breaks
• Additional benefits upon full-time conversion, including insurance, paid time off, CPA exam bonus, profit sharing and more!

A PLACE WHERE INCLUSIVITY COUNTS

Schneider Downs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. We believe a culture of care that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion contributes to a better company, better client services, and a better world.